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<p></p><p>The comment period has closed for a proposed rule concerning the federal Clean Water Act. Before the deadline, the New York Farm Bureau barraged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a few thousand postcards. Meanwhile, EPA says there are several misconceptions.</p>Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:18:55 +0000Allison Dunne103736 at http://wamc.orgNY Farm Bureau Tells EPA To Ditch The RuleFarmers Fight EPA Over Proposed Water Rulehttp://wamc.org/post/farmers-fight-epa-over-proposed-water-rule
<p>A federally proposed water rule has New York farmers and others around the nation up in arms. They see it as an attempt to regulate virtually all water, and warn if implemented, the measure will raise the phrase "red tape" to a whole new level.</p>Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:00:00 +0000Dave Lucas92970 at http://wamc.orgFarmers Fight EPA Over Proposed Water RuleNew Task Force And Legislation Focus On New York Agriculturehttp://wamc.org/post/new-task-force-and-legislation-focus-new-york-agriculture
<p></p><p></p><p>New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has formed a new task force to strengthen agriculture in the state.Tue, 04 Mar 2014 23:30:00 +0000Pat Bradley85128 at http://wamc.orgNew Task Force And Legislation Focus On New York AgricultureFarm Bureau Discusses National Prioritieshttp://wamc.org/post/farm-bureau-discusses-national-priorities
<p></p><p></p><p>The New York Farm Bureau discussed its national agricultural priorities during a conference call Tuesday morning.Wed, 26 Feb 2014 01:45:00 +0000Pat Bradley84633 at http://wamc.orgFarm Bureau Discusses National PrioritiesFederal Farm Bill And State Agricultural Priorities Discussed By Farm Advocateshttp://wamc.org/post/federal-farm-bill-and-state-agricultural-priorities-discussed-farm-advocates
<p></p><p> &nbsp;</p><p>The New York Farm Bureau outlined its state priorities and discussed the just-passed federal Farm Bill during a conference call this morning.Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:45:00 +0000Pat Bradley82811 at http://wamc.orgFederal Farm Bill And State Agricultural Priorities Discussed By Farm AdvocatesFarm Bill Extension Expireshttp://wamc.org/post/farm-bill-extension-expires
<p></p><p></p><p>It&rsquo;s not just the government that shut down today.&nbsp; Congress has failed to act on the Farm Bill extension, which expired at midnight, and some are concerned that will add to economic uncertainty, especially in the dairy sector.Tue, 01 Oct 2013 16:30:00 +0000Pat Bradley74661 at http://wamc.orgFarm Bill Extension ExpiresGroups Criticize Proposed Clean Water Act Regulatory Changeshttp://wamc.org/post/groups-criticize-proposed-clean-water-act-regulatory-changes
<p>The EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers want to expand the federal Clean Water Act by changing the definition of “Waters of the U.S.”.&nbsp; A variety of groups in New York State are opposed to the move, saying it will harm New York’s economy and environment.<br>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 17:20:00 +0000Pat Bradley52061 at http://wamc.orgGroups Criticize Proposed Clean Water Act Regulatory Changes